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naked / default rider 183 cm

Kawasaki Z400 vs Yamaha XJ6 N ergonomics

Kawasaki Z400 and Yamaha XJ6 N land within a few ergonomic points for the default rider, so the better choice comes down to posture preference and bike category.

Fit verdict

Kawasaki Z400

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Yamaha XJ6 N

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

The two bikes are close enough that posture preference matters more than the overall score.

Geometry snapshot

Geometry comparison for Kawasaki Z400 and Yamaha XJ6 N
SpecKawasaki Z400Yamaha XJ6 N
Seat height785 mm785 mm
Wheelbase1,370 mm1,440 mm
Wet weight168 kg205 kg
Displacement399 cc600 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Kawasaki Z400
Sport (61.4 deg)
Yamaha XJ6 N
Sport (61.7 deg)

Hip angle

Kawasaki Z400
Neutral (93.4 deg)
Yamaha XJ6 N
Neutral (91.7 deg)

Elbow angle

Kawasaki Z400
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha XJ6 N
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Kawasaki Z400
Neutral (11.6 deg)
Yamaha XJ6 N
Neutral (12.7 deg)